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a day that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people and led to wars in iraq and afghanistan. you are looking at live pictures at 5:29 a.m. at ground zero. it's a sight on another tuesday of unimaginable horror and now a
a day that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people and led to wars in iraq and afghanistan. you are looking at live pictures at 5:29 a.m. at ground zero. it's a sight on another tuesday of unimaginable horror and now a
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no, it's been a long 11 years of combat in afghanistan and iraq. but our military and its leaders have brought the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, osama bin laden to justice, and for a decade, america has been safe from the next round of attacks that we all thought were imminent 11 years ago. none of this could have been accomplished without the brave men and women of our armed forces. on 9/11, the mission of our military changed overnight. those already enlisted knew they would be heading for war, and many more joined our military knowing that they, too, would be headed for combat. from the events of 9/11, the best of america was reborn. a new generation of americans dedicated to service and preservation of freedom were called to action because of 9/11. these americans were among the first on the ground in foreign countries. they toppled a dictator, liberated a nation of women and children from an oppressive regime and brought to justice osama bin laden. today our overseas operations fighting the war on terror continues, but for many of these sold
no, it's been a long 11 years of combat in afghanistan and iraq. but our military and its leaders have brought the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, osama bin laden to justice, and for a decade, america has been safe from the next round of attacks that we all thought were imminent 11 years ago. none of this could have been accomplished without the brave men and women of our armed forces. on 9/11, the mission of our military changed overnight. those already enlisted knew they would be heading for...
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. >> one of the volunteers is army veteran, phil bower, his helicopter was shot down in iraq in 2003. >> because of those injuries became an amputee, post- traumatic stress disorder. >> after losing almost everything, he found new life by volunteering with the mission continues fellowship program. >> i found through everything that giving back helped give me that purpose that forced me to get up in the morning. >> now this veteran is helping another veteran in need. >> my neighbors come outside, this is really nice. >> it's events like this that have made september 11 the largest annual day of charitable activity in the united states. last year for the 10th anniversary, more than 33 million people took part in this national day of service and remembrance. >> there is no greater thing you can do than to sort of celebrate, you know, not only those lives, but the message of giving back to the community. >> in seat pleasant, kristin fisher, 9news now. >> they are marking the 9/11 anniversary with an afternoon of service at freedom plaza. city leaders gathered for service projects. >>> hun
. >> one of the volunteers is army veteran, phil bower, his helicopter was shot down in iraq in 2003. >> because of those injuries became an amputee, post- traumatic stress disorder. >> after losing almost everything, he found new life by volunteering with the mission continues fellowship program. >> i found through everything that giving back helped give me that purpose that forced me to get up in the morning. >> now this veteran is helping another veteran in...
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the war in iraq is over and we're training afghan security forces. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. tell us civilians have opened their hearts out to our troops and our veterans. 11 years ago, memorial services were held for americans with different races and creeds. instead of turning against each other, a tragedy has brought us together. our fight is with al qaeda, not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance. that is what made us strong, now and forever. when those innocent souls were taken from us, they left behind and unfilled work and tasks that remain undone. that is why we chose to build the country up with a national day of service and a remembrance. it scripture tells us to not be overcome by evil but to overcome evil with good. there is no better way to honor the best them by discovered the best in our cells. this anniversary allows us to renew our faith. even the darkest night his way to a brighter dawn. day we can touch these names and kneel side the bui
the war in iraq is over and we're training afghan security forces. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. tell us civilians have opened their hearts out to our troops and our veterans. 11 years ago, memorial services were held for americans with different races and creeds. instead of turning against each other, a tragedy has brought us together. our fight is with al qaeda, not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and...
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he was followed by two others that ross had saved, the fourth was still in iraq. they put their hands on ross' remains, bowed, took a knee, bowed in prayer. and it was obvious what they were doing. whether it's on memorial day, veterans day, 9/11 anniversary, there cannot be too many occasions when we as a nation stop and do what those three soldiers did. thank those who have laid down their lives for the rest of us, for our liberties. thank those who have sacrificed life or limb or suffered terrible disability for us and our lives and our liberty. and then to thank god for people who are still willing to lay down their lives for us. with that, mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. under the speaker's announced policy of january 5, 2011, the gentleman from new york, mr. tonko, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. mr. tonko: thank you. thank you, mr. speaker. and this evening we'll spend some time here in special order on the house floor to address a great bit of unfinished business that rests
he was followed by two others that ross had saved, the fourth was still in iraq. they put their hands on ross' remains, bowed, took a knee, bowed in prayer. and it was obvious what they were doing. whether it's on memorial day, veterans day, 9/11 anniversary, there cannot be too many occasions when we as a nation stop and do what those three soldiers did. thank those who have laid down their lives for the rest of us, for our liberties. thank those who have sacrificed life or limb or suffered...
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many of our service members and veterans have returned from iraq and afghanistan with grave concerns about the possible long-term health effects of burn pit exposure. with this provision, i hope we will move one step closer to providing them answers which may lead to getting them more effective health care. finally, section 5, which incorporates language offered by mr. stearns, a good friend of mine from the state of florida, would limit the total amount of bonuses paid to senior v.a. employees to $1 million for fiscal years 2013 to 2017. on average over the last several years, v.a. paid nearly $4 million a year to senior executives who are already paid very well. in a tight fiscal climate when so many improvements are needed for veterans, we must prioritize every dollar. extravagant executive bonuses ought to be the least of our priorities and i'm pleased this section would recognize that reality. mr. speaker, i would also note that the cost of these sections are fully paid for. i encourage all members to support this bill and reserve the balance of my time. thank you. the speaker p
many of our service members and veterans have returned from iraq and afghanistan with grave concerns about the possible long-term health effects of burn pit exposure. with this provision, i hope we will move one step closer to providing them answers which may lead to getting them more effective health care. finally, section 5, which incorporates language offered by mr. stearns, a good friend of mine from the state of florida, would limit the total amount of bonuses paid to senior v.a. employees...